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| − | His Holiness '''Benedict XVI''' ('''Joseph Alois Ratzinger''', born April 16, 1927 in [[Bavaria]]) is the current [[Pope]] of the [[Roman Catholic Church]] | + | His Holiness '''Benedict XVI''' ('''Joseph Alois Ratzinger''', born April 16, 1927 in [[Bavaria]]) is the current [[Pope]] (2005- ) of the [[Roman Catholic Church]]. He succeeded Pope [[John Paul II]]. |
==Early Life== | ==Early Life== | ||
| − | He was born in Marktl am Inn, [[Germany]] on April 16, 1927 | + | He was born in Marktl am Inn, [[Germany]] on April 16, 1927. As a child, he lived in Traunstein where much of his philosophy developed. Ratzinger joined the [[Hitler Youth]] in 1939 - membership being required by law - but was unenthusiastic and refused to attend meetings.<ref name="new_pope_defied_nazis">http://bc.edu/research/cjl/meta-elements/texts/cjrelations/topics/new_pope_defied_nazis.htm</ref> At the end of 1944, he was drafted into the German Army and assigned to the Traustein Garrison. He deserted in April or May 1945. <ref name="new_pope_defied_nazis" /><ref>Blanco, Pablo. A Biography of Joseph Ratzinger.</ref> |
Ratzinger's father opposed Nazism. | Ratzinger's father opposed Nazism. | ||
==Education== | ==Education== | ||
| − | + | He studied at the higher School of Freising and the University of Munich, receiving a Doctor of Theology Degree in 1953. | |
==Ordination== | ==Ordination== | ||
| − | He was ordained | + | He was ordained to the priesthood of the Catholic Church on June 29, 1951. |
==Appointment to the See of Munich== | ==Appointment to the See of Munich== | ||
[[File:Firma papal.jpg|thumb|Signature.]] | [[File:Firma papal.jpg|thumb|Signature.]] | ||
| − | [[Pope Paul VI]] appointed | + | [[Pope Paul VI]] appointed Father Ratzinger Archbishop of the Archdiocese of [[Munich]] and Freisling on March 25, 1977. |
==Cardinal== | ==Cardinal== | ||
| − | He was chosen to the [[College of Cardinals]] by [[Paul VI]] on June 27, 1977. He was thereafter known as Cardinal | + | He was chosen to membership in the [[College of Cardinals]] by Pope [[Paul VI]] on June 27, 1977. He was thereafter known as Joseph Cardinal Ratzinger. On November 25, 1981, Pope [[John Paul II]] named Cardinal Ratzinger "Prefect of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith", one of the major Curial institutions of the [[Holy See]]. |
==College Positions== | ==College Positions== | ||
| − | On November 6, 1998, | + | On November 6, 1998, Cardinal Ratzinger was elected Vice-Dean of the College of Cardinals. On November 30, 2002 he was elected Dean. |
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==Accession to the Papacy== | ==Accession to the Papacy== | ||
[[Image:Popebenedictbirthday.jpg|right|His Holiness Benedict XVI p.p. on his 80th Birthday|thumb]] | [[Image:Popebenedictbirthday.jpg|right|His Holiness Benedict XVI p.p. on his 80th Birthday|thumb]] | ||
| − | On April 2, 2005, John Paul II passed away. Following the prescribed mourning period, the College of Cardinals was summoned to the Vatican for the Papal Conclave. | + | On April 2, 2005, John Paul II passed away. Following the prescribed mourning period, the College of Cardinals was summoned to the Vatican for the Papal Conclave. Cardinal Ratzinger was widely regarded as one of the strongest candidates for election to the papacy, both for his expertise in theological matters and his reputation as a conservative. On April 19, 2005, after a prior false signal, white smoke appeared at the chimney of the [[Sistine Chapel]], signalling the election of a new pope. There were reports that several rounds of voting were needed before Ratzinger achieved the super majority that was required. |
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| + | As in the past, the Cardinal Protodeacon, Jorge Cardinal Medina Estevez, appeared on the balcony and proclaimed the following; | ||
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Annuntio vobis gaudium magnum:<br> | Annuntio vobis gaudium magnum:<br> | ||
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| − | On April 2008, Pope Benedict XVI made his first visit to the [[United States]]. He celebrated mass at [[Washington D.C.]] | + | On April 2008, Pope Benedict XVI made his first visit to the [[United States]]. He celebrated mass at [[Washington D.C.]] in a baseball stadium and then at the Cathedral of Saint Patrick and also Yankee Stadium in [[New York City]]. During this journey he became the first pope to visit an American [[synagogue]]. |
''"We need your message to reject this dictatorship of relativism and embrace a culture of justice and truth,"'' said [[George W. Bush]] welcoming Benedict to the [[White House]]. | ''"We need your message to reject this dictatorship of relativism and embrace a culture of justice and truth,"'' said [[George W. Bush]] welcoming Benedict to the [[White House]]. | ||
Revision as of 20:37, April 26, 2011
His Holiness Benedict XVI (Joseph Alois Ratzinger, born April 16, 1927 in Bavaria) is the current Pope (2005- ) of the Roman Catholic Church. He succeeded Pope John Paul II.
Early Life
He was born in Marktl am Inn, Germany on April 16, 1927. As a child, he lived in Traunstein where much of his philosophy developed. Ratzinger joined the Hitler Youth in 1939 - membership being required by law - but was unenthusiastic and refused to attend meetings.[1] At the end of 1944, he was drafted into the German Army and assigned to the Traustein Garrison. He deserted in April or May 1945. [1][2] Ratzinger's father opposed Nazism.
Education
He studied at the higher School of Freising and the University of Munich, receiving a Doctor of Theology Degree in 1953.
Ordination
He was ordained to the priesthood of the Catholic Church on June 29, 1951.
Appointment to the See of Munich
Pope Paul VI appointed Father Ratzinger Archbishop of the Archdiocese of Munich and Freisling on March 25, 1977.
Cardinal
He was chosen to membership in the College of Cardinals by Pope Paul VI on June 27, 1977. He was thereafter known as Joseph Cardinal Ratzinger. On November 25, 1981, Pope John Paul II named Cardinal Ratzinger "Prefect of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith", one of the major Curial institutions of the Holy See.
College Positions
On November 6, 1998, Cardinal Ratzinger was elected Vice-Dean of the College of Cardinals. On November 30, 2002 he was elected Dean.
Accession to the Papacy
On April 2, 2005, John Paul II passed away. Following the prescribed mourning period, the College of Cardinals was summoned to the Vatican for the Papal Conclave. Cardinal Ratzinger was widely regarded as one of the strongest candidates for election to the papacy, both for his expertise in theological matters and his reputation as a conservative. On April 19, 2005, after a prior false signal, white smoke appeared at the chimney of the Sistine Chapel, signalling the election of a new pope. There were reports that several rounds of voting were needed before Ratzinger achieved the super majority that was required.
As in the past, the Cardinal Protodeacon, Jorge Cardinal Medina Estevez, appeared on the balcony and proclaimed the following;
Annuntio vobis gaudium magnum:
Habemus Papam!
Eminentissimum ac reverendissimum Dominum,
Dominum Joseph,
Sanctæ Romanæ Ecclesiæ Cardinalem Ratzinger,
Qui sibi nomen imposuit Benedict XVI.
(I announce to you all a great joy:
We have a pope!
A most Eminent and Reverend Lord,
Lord Joseph,
Cardinal Ratzinger, of the Holy Roman Church,
Who has imposed a name for himself: Benedict XVI.)
On April 2008, Pope Benedict XVI made his first visit to the United States. He celebrated mass at Washington D.C. in a baseball stadium and then at the Cathedral of Saint Patrick and also Yankee Stadium in New York City. During this journey he became the first pope to visit an American synagogue.
"We need your message to reject this dictatorship of relativism and embrace a culture of justice and truth," said George W. Bush welcoming Benedict to the White House.
Social Networking
The Vatican has expressed its desire to communicate to the world's 1 billion Catholics via the internet. The Pope has created the website Pope2You with applications geared toward Facebook, its YouTube video channel, iPhone apps and WikiCath. Presentation of the message says,
| “ | Be sure to announce the Gospel to your contemporaries with enthusiasm. You know their fears and their hopes, their aspirations and their disappointments: the greatest gift you can give to them is to share with them the "Good News" of a God who became man, who suffered, died and rose again to save all people. | ” |
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 http://bc.edu/research/cjl/meta-elements/texts/cjrelations/topics/new_pope_defied_nazis.htm
- ↑ Blanco, Pablo. A Biography of Joseph Ratzinger.
Also See
External links
- The Vatican
- Personal Flag and Arms of Benedict XVI
- Pastoral Letter to the Catholics of Ireland. Regarding child sexual abuse by members of the Church.
